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Directed by Jorge Coira, Netflix’s ‘Code Name: Emperor’ (originally titled ‘Código Emperador’) is a Spanish spy movie that follows an intelligence agent named Juan. He is hired by the secret services and sent on a mission to keep tabs on a couple indulging in weapon trafficking. Meanwhile, Juan has another shady task at hand: to find or fabricate a piece of evidence to frame a politician named Ángel Gónzalez. The enthralling narrative is complemented by the brilliant onscreen performances from a fantastic ensemble cast, including Luis Tosar, Alexandra Masangkay, Georgina Amorós, and Denis Gómez....

What is better than a wedding? A destination wedding! In the movies, a wedding has often been used as a setting to portray the clash of various characters. It is a great way to bring together an ensemble of actors and to put them in impossible situations, the tension of which is usually heightened by the stress that a bride and a groom take on their wedding day. Before ‘Game of Thrones’ turned weddings into a grisly affair, they were associated with the genre of rom-com....

Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ takes place in a hospice called Brightcliffe. While most terminally ill patients come here with the hope of spending the remaining days of their lives in relative comfort and medical care, Ilonka has entirely different plans. She is fascinated by the history of the place, especially of the girl named Julia Jayne, who mysteriously walked out of Brightcliffe completely cured. While Ilonka dives into the mysteries surrounding her new house, she is also haunted by the ghost of an old woman and an old man....

Originally titled ‘El Guau,’ Netflix’s ‘Who’s a Good Boy‘ is a Mexican teenage comedy film directed by Ihtzi Hurtado. The story is about a high-school boy, Chema, who plans to lose his virginity before he graduates. When Chema is chosen to give a new girl called Claudia, a tour of the school, the former decides that he will sleep with Claudia by the end of the year. Throughout the movie, Chema accompanies Claudia to different places in the hopes of becoming her boyfriend....

With Netflix’s ‘Killer Sally’ living up to its title in every way, shape, and form, we get a true insight into the brutal Valentine’s Day 1995 homicide of bodybuilder Ray McNeil at the hands of his wife. After all, it was fellow marine turned bodybuilder Sally McNeil who shot him to death following years of their toxic union that allegedly even involved abuse, physical violence as well as infidelity. So now, if you wish to learn more about the latter — particularly about the fitness buff’s then-serious girlfriend, Marianne (her last name remains unclear) — we’ve got the crucial details for you....

Paramount+ ‘Tulsa King’ is a crime drama series from co-creator Taylor Sheridan. The series revolves around Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone), a New York Mafia capo who is recently released from prison. However, after a more than lukewarm welcome, his boss sends Dwight on a new assignment. As the narrative progresses, viewers get answers about Dwight’s past and the reason for his imprisonment. Moreover, shortly after earning his freedom, Dwight is forced to move from New York to Tulsa, Oklahoma, on a new assignment....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Night Clerk’ is a crime drama that revolves around a hotel clerk who becomes the prime suspect for the murder of a woman who works during his shift. While the police investigation surrounding the murder ensues, the clerk develops close ties with a guest at the hotel. But soon, it hits him that he must now race against time to find the perpetrator of the murder before his newfound connection becomes one of his victims....

SPONSORED LINKS Written and directed by Rodrigo García, ‘Raymond & Ray’ is a film about two half-brothers, Ray (Ethan Hawke) and Raymond (Ewan McGregor). After learning that their estranged father, Harris, has passed away, the latter convinces Ray to attend the funeral with him. The two grew up together, being Harris’s wife and mistress’s sons, though we are never told who is whom. 7. The Year of Getting to Know Us (2008) ‘The Year of Getting to Know Us’ is an indie comedy-drama directed by Patrick Sisam that tells the story of Christopher Rocket, who goes through life like a ghost....

SPONSORED LINKS Psychological horror movies hit you on another level. The threat in these films feels real and far more perilous than those that stick to the paranormal end of the spectrum. Brad Anderson’s ‘Session 9’ presents a unique blend of both psychological and supernatural horror to its viewers with its simple but twisted plot. The movie revolves around a group of asbestos cleaners who are hired to disinfect an abandoned mental hospital....

Netflix’s ‘Who Likes My Follower?’ AKA ‘¿A Quién Le Gusta Mi Follower?’ is a Spanish dating series with a unique premise. The reality show follows three well-known social media personalities as they help find one of their followers in their quest for love. The followers are introduced to several potential partners, and the participants must eliminate them one by one in order to find their romantic partner. However, the task is far from simple, and the sheer number of hopefuls is bound to cause some entertaining drama....

Bravo’s reality TV series, ‘Below Deck Adventure’ is the fourth spin-off of the ‘Below Deck’ franchise that features the daily lives of the crew members who work and live on board the luxurious motor yacht, Mercury, as they lead their visitors on a new journey through the Norwegian Fjords. Bicycling, rock climbing, and parasailing are just a few of the exhilarating off-ship activities that the adventurous staff and passengers can enjoy....

Adapted from a video game of the same name by Konami, ‘Castlevania’ did meet a whole lot of skepticism when it was first announced, and rightfully so. However, soon after the release of its first season, the anime-styled animated series received worldwide acclaim and was instantly green flagged for a whole new season. The second season further cemented its hold as one of the best gaming adaptations out there, but if you think season 2 was great, wait till you see the third one....

Netflix’s ‘I Am A Killer’ focuses on the story of the people who are serving time in prison for committing a capital crime. In every episode, one inmate recounts the events that led them to commit the crime, while shedding light on their thought processes and their version of events. One of those inmates is a woman named Victoria Smith. While there are many people who are found guilty of all kinds of crimes, there are only a few who admit their guilt....

Dr. Helen Sharpe and Dr. Max Goodwin’s relationship forms one of the most integral and heart-rending storylines of NBC’s medical series ‘New Amsterdam.’ Their togetherness gets challenged when Helen moves to London to be the medical director of her former workplace. Still, they continue to nurture their relationship, which leads them to their wedding day. Even though their wedding plans get affected by a hurricane, their friends and colleagues team up to help the couple move forward with their wedding plans, only for Helen to make a life-altering decision....

Netflix’s drama film ‘Blonde’ offers a fictionalized account of the life of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most renowned actresses of all time. More than her career and emergence as a Hollywood icon, Andrew Dominik’s film prominently follows her personal life, exploring her quest to meet her unknown father, her relationships with her second and third husbands, and her wish to become a mother. In the film, Monroe badly aspires to become a mother but abortions and miscarriages put an end to her dream....

Created by Taffy Brodesser-Akne from her 2019 namesake novel, ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ is a story of the dissolution of a marriage. The story begins when Rachel (Claire Danes) drops her two children off at her estranged husband Toby’s (Jesse Eisenberg) home, apparently without telling him. The non-linear narrative revolves around how Toby and his children deal with the new reality of their life while missing the fourth member of their family....

When 52-year-old happily married father of two Patrick Lee Mullins suddenly disappeared during a boat ride on January 27, 2013, no one could’ve ever expected the ordeal that came to light. That’s because, as chronicled in Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries: Body in the Bay,’ not only was he found dead nine days later, but every aspect of the matter, unfortunately, remains unclear to this day. However, there are some consistent, unflagging indications one of his family friends Damon Crestwood could’ve been heavily involved — so now, let’s find out a bit more about him, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS A sequel to the 2018 film ‘Black Panther,‘ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is a superhero action movie based on the eponymous Marvel Comics character that follows the events after the death of King T’Challa as the leaders of Wakanda try to defend their nation. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the 30th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) features brilliant onscreen performances from a talented ensemble cast, including Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and Winston Duke....

The tenth season of NBC’s action series ‘Chicago Fire’ follows a tumultuous phase of paramedic Violet Mikami’s career as the temporary paramedic Emma Jacobs aspires to replace her at Firehouse 51. She blackmails Violet and the latter’s boyfriend Chief Evan Hawkins to gain the job. Even though Violet’s colleague Blake Gallo teams up with Hawkins to formulate a plan to put an end to Emma’s vicious efforts to be a permanent part of Firehouse 51, their attempts do not yield any results....

Created by Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, a husband and wife screenwriting team, ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ is a Disney+ action-adventure series. It revolves around Jess Valenzuela (Lisette Alexis), a young woman of Hispanic background. Brilliant and quick-witted, Jess has the natural ability to see through a problem and find probable solutions. When she becomes involved in the search for a nearly forgotten Pan-American treasure, Jess embarks on a perilous adventure with her friends and discovers carefully-hidden secrets about her own family....